Metallurgy Internship

Steel Dynamics • Columbus, MS

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About The Position

The Metallurgy Internship at Steel Dynamics combines office-based engineering work with hands-on industrial experience. Interns work alongside operators and maintenance teams on the production floor, applying engineering principles to equipment, systems, and processes. They may design and test solutions in production conditions and see the effect of their work. The internship provides exposure to technical analysis and practical applications of metallurgy in production.

The internship description identifies a Steel Dynamics division, city, department, and timeframe using placeholders rather than providing specific details. Interns assist with scrap and alloy analysis, melt shop operations, scrap recovery and process optimization, casting operations, and quality assurance. Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Materials Science or Engineering; a GPA of at least 2.7 is preferred.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Materials Science or Engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred GPA of at least 2.7.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scrap analysis and alloy verification using spectrometry and other laboratory tools to support quality and certification standards.
• Support melt shop operations by collecting and analyzing production data, identifying yield-loss points, and recommending improvements to efficiency and recovery.
• Participate in scrap recovery and process optimization projects, including developing sorting criteria and tracking melt loss.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, and laboratory personnel across shifts to promote consistent data collection, quality assurance, and process improvements.
• Gain hands-on experience in casting operations, including assisting with heat cycles, transfers, and turnaround tasks.
• Contribute to quality assurance by validating laboratory results, supporting round robin testing, and helping ensure compliance with accuracy standards.

Benefits

• Furnished housing at no cost for interns living more than 50 miles from their work site.
• Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan, with a 10–50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partner network.
• Employee Assistance Program offering up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Two-day Intern Extravaganza at company headquarters, featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and connections with other interns.
• Competitive hourly wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern